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8/24/2026 8:31:13 AM EDT
While I appreciate the small size of the Arisaka 18350 light body, the fit of the battery in it is so tight that to get the battery out, I've got to reverse-pogo the muzzle onto something to get maybe a half millimeter of the battery sticking out of the tube, then carefully pry it the rest of the way out with a knife.  Hopefully this won't cause significant damage to anything long term...
I've only used the Modlite batteries with it so far.  I'm wondering if anyone has run into this, and/or if there is a brand of battery that is ever so slightly smaller diameter that would fit this body better?
8/24/2026 1:24:58 PM EDT
[#1]
Not that exact issue but I know that on my DIR-V One I have to use SF rechargeable 123s because the Streamlights are just barely too fat. So I’m guessing there’s some variation from mfg to mfg.
8/25/2026 5:52:09 AM EDT
[#2]
I have never had this issue what-so-ever. Contact Will, let him know, he will get you squared away if it's Arisaka's issue.
8/25/2026 7:07:00 AM EDT
[Last Edit: ZoToL][Edited] [#3]
I had this issue as well with that body. Believe it or not I switched to a Weltool body from amazon and that works just fine and was cheaper.  Ive had a few other minor issues with arisaka stuff when paired with Malkoff parts.  I like their stuff, mainly mounts, but I have settled on alternatives for the rest.
Yesterday 11:54:55 PM EDT
[#4]
No issues with this. Is the battery swelling?
Today 2:35:46 PM EDT
[#5]
They all drop in and out fine in the Modlite bodies.

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